Expected line-up for PSV against AZ: Perhaps there is still playing time for three regular starters
1 min readPSV - The Dutch giants advance with rapid strides. There will be immediate pressure on Peter Bosz's side after the lost friendly against Villarreal at the Philips Stadium. Another setback is out of the question in that respect, but that there is still a fair amount of work to be done is now clearly evident.
PSV and cup winner AZ will face each other on Sunday at 6:00 PM at the Philips Stadium. AZ will be without two important players, but the big question, of course, is whether Peter Bosz will dare to start the game at the Philips Stadium with a trio of players who are normally regular starters. The World Cup participants are fit, but at the same time they have only just recently joined the team.
However, Sunday’s match seems to be coming just a little too early for Ivan Perišić, Ricardo Pepi and Sergino Dest. Bosz did not want on Friday, during the press conference ahead of the JC Shield, to say whether the trio will feature in the starting lineup, so a substitute appearance is more logical.
Some shuffling will be done in the back line. A week ago, the talented Noah Fernandez was a left-back during the practice match with Villarreal, but it quickly became clear that the young man in that position cannot showcase his qualities. So the question is how Peter Bosz will have his players start against AZ.
Likely lineup PSV against AZ: Kovar, Sildillia, Flamingo, Gasiorowski, Fernandez, Mauro Júnior, Veerman, Mijnans, Man, Til, Van Bommel
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One question... "invallenbeurt logischer" but when? If we bring them too late, we lose the rhythm. I want to see at least one of them start or get 30-40 minutes guaranteed.
"Bosz wilde ... niet vertellen of het trio aan de aftrap zal gaan verschijnen" bruh that's always a sign. I'd rather see Dest and Perisic even 60 mins than rely on a late spark only. Goal!! ⚽
I think it makes sense to limit Perisic/Pepi/Dest if they are just coming in from the World Cup. Still, starting a makeshift defense vs AZ is a big bet, especially with early pressure at Philips.
Kinda love the idea of rotating the back line, but where is the defensive stability if Flamingo and Gasiorowski start? Veerman and Til need to be sharp defensively, otherwise it turns into chaos.
Interesting that they still put some names forward like Sildillia and Flamingo, seems like they are really planning for rotation. But if the WK-players are 'a bit too early', i want to see a clear plan how PSV controls transitions. Otherwise we are just inviting AZ pressure. 🙄
"net iets te vroeg" is exactly the problem lol, we are always managing fitness. I just hope the subs are actually game-ready because AZ will punish hesitation.
Noah Fernandez at left-back after that Villarreal game is kinda scary tbh. Sildillia as well, feels like we are gambling on AZ not finding space early.
Noah Fernandez as left back after Villarreal was rough, so why gamble again vs AZ? If Bosz keeps him there, we better see quick cover from Veerman or Myans. Otherwise it will get ugly fast. 🔥
If Bosz keeps Dest, Perisic and Pepi on the bench again, i get it, but we also cant start slow vs AZ. That midfield needs control from the first 20 minutes.
If Perisic, Pepi and Dest are not starting, i get it tbh. But we need the intensity from minute 1 vs AZ, not after 60 minutes. Kovar in net ok, yet i worry about that backline trying to gel too fast. 👀